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Chevy Volt hits 100,000 mark in US sales; almost 1.5B all-electric miles

Green Car Congress

Chevrolet has sold 100,000 Volts in the US since the plug-in’s introduction. Since sales of the Chevrolet Volt began, owners have driven almost 1.5 mpg, Volt drivers have saved nearly 58 million gallons of fuel. billion miles in EV mode of a total 2.5 billion cumulative miles. Based on an average new car fuel economy of 25.3

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SWFT’s VOLT e-bike delivers 32 miles of range for $500 (New low, 50% off), more in New Green Deals

Electrek

Well, today, their already affordable VOLT e-bike is even more so, given that it’s 50% off at Best Buy. That’s right, you can pick up the VOLT e-bike with its 32 miles of range and 19.8MPH speed for just $500 from its normal $1,000 going rate, marking a new all-time low that we’ve tracked.

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New family of affordable Teslas detailed: ‘multiple’ EVs coming as part of 20 million vehicle push

EV Central

Instead, Tesla laid out the building blocks for a new family of more advanced and affordable models that will form the foundations for the brand as it strives to build 20 million cars annually by 2030 – in turn surging past traditional brands such as Toyota and Volkswagen.

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Affordable Audi electric, Ford police hybrids, Tesla refunds: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Audi will build an upscale car on VW's affordable electric-car platform. And how do our readers see the future of the Chevy Volt's plug-in hybrid tech? Ford is taking orders from police departments for its more efficient hybrid police cruisers.

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Photos and Specs for the Upcoming Kia EV5 GT Surfaced On a Chinese Government Website

The Truth About Cars

It will likely be more affordable than the larger EVs in Kia’s catalog, which comes with a slightly less impressive electrical architecture. Motor 1 pointed out that the crossover will get a 400-volt architecture instead of the 800-volt system in the EV6 and EV9, giving it slower charging times.

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Dana and Valeo collaborate to supply complete 48V electric vehicle systems

Green Car Congress

Dana Incorporated and Valeo announced a global collaboration to develop and to supply 48-volt electric-vehicle systems for new-mobility applications, including low-speed electric and hybrid e-AWD vehicles. The first system is scheduled to launch in early 2020 with a major European automaker on series-produced cars.

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The Volt in Winter

Green Car Congress

One of GM’s goals in developing the Volt was to create a plug-in electric vehicle suitable for everyday use regardless of weather. The Volt has several features designed to minimize the drain on the lithium-ion battery while still affording occupant comfort. —Andrew Farah, vehicle chief engineer for the Volt.

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